Arm pump advice

**bogan** · 1st May 2009, 20:34

Is there anything i can do to minismise arm pump? exercises etc

I ride a CR125 so i should be using the clutch a bit, but even without clutching i only last about two laps before i completely lose feeling in my hands and arms. I ride standing up, and grip with knees wherever possible.

Does anybody else get it this badly? will it get better the more i ride? or do i just need to toughen up and get used to it?

**DMNTD:Me** · 1st May 2009, 20:36

I use one of THESE

**flyingcr250** · 1st May 2009, 20:41

Originally Posted by DMNTD

I use one of THESE

i used to get it quite bad along with blisters on my hands but i havent had it for about 6 months. i found if you ride often enough and just push through the pain your arms get stronger and stronger and soon enough you dont get it. theres also sprays you could try.

**cave weta** · 1st May 2009, 20:47

Originally Posted by flyingcr250

i used to get it quite bad along with blisters on my hands but i havent had it for about 6 months. i found if you ride often enough and just push through the pain your arms get stronger and stronger and soon enough you dont get it. theres also sprays you could try.

What he said X2

I ride about 3 days a week when im busy. And I mean all day. Then if it quietens down for a week or two the arm pump comes back. But my arm muscles are probebly twice the age of yours. so take a big swig of HTFU
and get out there!

**Freeatlast** · 1st May 2009, 20:48

Originally Posted by bogan

Is there anything i can do to minismise arm pump? exercises etc

I ride a CR125 so i should be using the clutch a bit, but even without clutching i only last about two laps before i completely lose feeling in my hands and arms. I ride standing up, and grip with knees wherever possible.

Does anybody else get it this badly? will it get better the more i ride? or do i just need to toughen up and get used to it?

Just relax, don't grip so hard. Pressure with the palms of your hands... not tight fisted grip. Don't lock your joints (elbows especially) no tight fitting straps on the wrists (take your watch off) Try moving controls (clutch/brake) to a different position. Stand up in your normal riding position, close your eyes, and feel for where you think the controls should be... 'cause thats where they oughta be.

**flyingcr250** · 1st May 2009, 20:52

Originally Posted by cave weta

so take a big swig of HTFU
and get out there!

ha ha ha, exact same thing my dad told me when i first complained of arm pump all those years ago. i never get it now, but i do get sore fingers on the clutch hand, in between the first and second knuckle.

**cave weta** · 1st May 2009, 20:57

Originally Posted by Freeatlast

Just relax, don't grip so hard. Pressure with the palms of your hands... not tight fisted grip. Don't lock your joints (elbows especially) no tight fitting straps on the wrists (take your watch off) Try moving controls (clutch/brake) to a different position. Stand up in your normal riding position, close your eyes, and feel for where you think the controls should be... 'cause thats where they oughta be.

Woah!

did you swallow the little book of sports physio?

**L Rider** · 1st May 2009, 21:15

Eating banana's is meant to help. Think its the potassium in them. No idea how many you'd hafta eat though lol

**Freeatlast** · 1st May 2009, 21:18

Originally Posted by L Rider

Eating banana's is meant to help. Think its the potassium in them. No idea how many you'd hafta eat though lol

NAH !!! need more iron... chew on nails.

**bogan** · 1st May 2009, 21:19

thort it was probably a case of bear with it till it gets better, though the powerball thing looks like it cud be a good idea

**CookMySock** · 1st May 2009, 21:19

dunno about the closing eyes bit - thats never worked well for me LOL.

Yeah just keep riding and stuff like this just comes right.

Steve

**Kickaha** · 1st May 2009, 21:25

Originally Posted by DMNTD

I use one of THESE

I just masturbate a lot

I'm still the best I've ever had

**flyingcr250** · 1st May 2009, 21:32

Originally Posted by Kickaha

I just masturbate a lot

I'm still the best I've ever had

it was only a matter of time untill one of those tarmac twats put their half-a-cents worth in.......

**Kickaha** · 1st May 2009, 21:35

Originally Posted by flyingcr250

it was only a matter of time untill one of those tarmac twats put their half-a-cents worth in.......

Actually I've done a fair amount of off road riding (not racing) and arm pump is also a bit of a problem for sidecar guys

I've found those sprays work very well (good lubricant)